Citizen Teen

10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Earn up to 15 hours of community service by participating in this 2-week summer program to become a better citizen and volunteer in your community! Seats are limited so registration is required for this event. ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Gulf Gate French Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Details:
For people who want to improve their French speaking skills and enjoy reading French-language articles and discussing them. Come practice speaking the romantic language of French. Everyone is welcome to participate in this weekly group so you can pra...

ArtCart

10:00am - 7:45pm
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:
Keep calm and create with self-directed arts and crafts projects.   Ask for the cart at the youth desk. ...

Space Themed Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Details:
Children ages (0-5) and their caregiver can join us for a special space themed storytime and craft in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11's Moon Landing next week!     ...

Forty Carrots- Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skills even more. H...

Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Games, Storytimes
Details:
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skills even more. H...

Knit and Crocheting Group

10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Learn to knit and crochet! All ages and skill levels welcome! Bring your own yarn and needles. Supplies provided for beginners. ...

The Art of Playing Piano Series

10:30am - 11:30am
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:
The Art of Playing the Piano:  Four piano professionals will discuss various features of piano playing June 12 - "Not Your Mama's Music Lessons: Piano Instruction in the 21st Century,” Gail Berenson, Professor Emerita,     &...

Computer Basics, Part 2 of 2

10:30am - 12:00pm
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
After completing the Computer Basics, Part 1, the student is ready to use the skills learned to access software and learn about Toolbars and Ribbons. The basics of file creating and organizing will be demonstrated. How to use File: names, folders, an...

Open Lab in the Creation Station

10:30am - 1:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Details:
Come use our Adobe/ Mac software and sewing machines on your own personal projects. Time slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. ...

Preschool Planetarium

11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:
Enjoy a preschool themed planetarium this week! We will show a couple of short videos developed for young learners within a planetarium in the meeting room! Good to know: If you want to attend the Forty Carrots session, we have a planetarium...

OFF the SHELF - VPL Book Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:
Friendly informal book discussions, newcomers welcome! ...

Lego Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Games
Details:

Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination.

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Preschool Planetarium

11:45am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:
Enjoy a preschool themed planetarium this week! We will show a couple of short videos developed for young learners within a planetarium in the meeting room! Good to know: If you want to attend the Forty Carrots session, we have a planetarium...

Baby Time: Welcome to Our World

11:45am - 12:45pm
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Families
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Special Events, Storytimes
Details:
Bringing a baby into the world can fill our hearts with joy and love, and our minds with questions and wonder. Join other families navigating the newborn phase in a supportive, fun, and informative class with our Parenting Educators. Explore topics t...

Forty Carrots- Partners in Play

11:45am - 12:45pm
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Details:
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skills even more. H...

Summer Breakspot Lunches

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Program Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:
Summer Breakspot Lunches for children and teens ages 0-18.  Provided by Sarasota County Food and Nutrition Services. ...

Summer Lunch Program

12:45pm - 1:15pm
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Healthy Living
Details:
Free lunches for anyone up to age 18 will be served in the youth program room on weekdays, June 3-Aug. 2 excluding July 4. Hot lunches are served on Monday through Thursday, and bagged lunches are served on Fridays.   ...

Fun to Be Fit

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:
FUN TO BE FIT is a health and fitness class for kids ages 5-10. Participants will learn about fueling their bodies with proper nutrition and get exercise while dancing choreographed movements to popular songs. ...

Book - a - Tech Librarian

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:
Want to learn more about using a computer or your device? Sign up for your 30 minute session with one of our librarians. Sessions are set up for Wednesdays starting at 1:00 pm. Call 941-861-1360 to sign up. ...

Planetarium

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Details:
Enjoy a Discovery Dome Planetarium in the Jacaranda Library meeting room! We will be rotating videos, so drop in for an out of this world experience!   ...

Tech Time @Venice Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:
First hour - tips and tricks on a weekly theme Second hour - open for questions, sharing solutions Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting.   ...

Astronaut Training

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Storytimes
Details:
Participate in simulated training activities and learn what it takes to become an astronaut.  Hear a story from space, take a virtual tour, test your stamina, conduct experiments and more.  For children ages 5-11. ...

Socrates Cafe

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
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Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic teaching; the idea that we learn. ...

The Great Space Adventure Comedy Magic Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Performances, Special Events
Details:
Get ready for incredible magic, hilarious audience participation, and awesome balloon sculpting as we blast off into an out of this world adventure with James Chartier and Wally the Wacky Word Bird. Children and families welcome.  ...

Book & Tea at the Osprey Library

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Details:
An enhanced book discussion, with tea served hot and cold, in the intimate setting of the Osprey Library. Contact the library for details on monthly selections. ...

Literacy

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Details:
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Tween Gaming Days

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Zone
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Come challenge other tweens in a variety of electronic and board games. Refreshments will be provided and no advance sign up is required. ...

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction
Details:
Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets. Please check in at the Reference Desk when you arrive...

Build a Website with Google

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Ever wanted to start your own website? Google offers a free platform where you can create your own website. Share photos, blog, or create any content you'd like to share. It's easy and free! Come join us to learn how to use Google Sites to build your...

Tween/Teen Open Lab in the Creation Station

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games, Technology Instruction
Details:
Teens and tweens take over the Creation Station. Drop in to explore electronic music, digital design, sewing, podcasting and more.  ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Read With The Dogs

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Details:
Children are invited to read with certified pet therapy dogs.  This program encourages conversation and develops reading and communication skills. The dogs love the attention and the kids love the interactions. This program is for reading c...

Growing Young readers and Writers

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Storytimes
Details:
A club where reading and writing are fun! Using nature to inspire us as readers and writers. For ages 6 and up. ...

Getting the Most Out of Google and Its Apps for Medium to Advanced Users

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Learning Lab
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:
Join us to learn about and practice using all the cool things a Google/Gmail account allows you to do. This class is aimed at the Medium to Advanced User. It's also primarily for those with Android devices or Windows 10 computers. Bring your ...

Gulf Gate Teen Advisory Board

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs
Details:
The Gulf Gate Teen Advisory Board is committed to creating a teen friendly library by suggesting materials to purchase for the library collection, planning and implementing teen programs, and serving as a voice for all teens in the Gulf Gate area. Th...

Lego Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Games
Details:
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. For ages 4 and up. ...

Isha Yoga for Success

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Juliano Room
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Room: Juliano Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Healthy Living
Details:
Create success in your life through simple, but powerful yoga postures which soothe the mind and body. Please arrive promptly. A yoga mat is recommended. ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.